Indian Geography Questions Latest Indian Geography MCQ Objective Questions ear tai) Eee Start Complete Exam Preparation road raed DO) Psere Pree anrid Paez D> Download App Question 1: Vv, Aravali range is an example of - 1. Straight mountain 2. Block mountain Residual mountain Volcanic mountain Other than those given as options India's Super Teachers for all govt. exams Lats mela ololg SdAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Residual mountain Indian Geography Question 1 Detalled Solution The Correct Answer is a residual mountain. © Key Points + Aravalli is an example of residual mountains. + It is located in the western part of India, Rajasthan + It is also known as Adavala Parvat in Rajasthan. + Since it is the residual part of an earlier mountain or plateau it is called residual mountains andis made up of relatively hard rocks. + The erosion of soft rocks in an area is rapid whereas erosion of resistant rocks is low thus a degraded and flat area with hard and resistant rocks is formed. + Aravalll is the oldest mountain range in the world and Is very rich in naturalresources * Residual Mountain: Mountains that have been eroded jents of degradation such as winds, rain, frost, and running water leaving behind he hard rocks are known as residual mountains. These hard rocks that are left behind are known as the residual mountains. >» The Sierrasof central Spainand Mesas of the USA are some examples of residual mountains. * Volcanic Mountain: Volcanic mountains ere formed by volcanoes. > Volcanic Mountains are formed when molten rock (magma) deep within the earth, erupts, andpiles upon the surface. Magnais called lava when it breaks through the earth's crust. When the ash and lava cool, it builds a cone of rock Rock and lava pile up, layer on top of the layer. For Examples = Mount St. Helens in North America = Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines = Mount Kea and Mount Loa in Hawaii* Block Mountain © When large areas are broken and displaced vertically, Block Mountains are formed, During ‘this case, the uplifted blocks are called horsts. ° On the opposite hand, the lowered blocks are called graben » Examples of Block Mountains are the Rhine Valley and therefore the Vosges mountain in Europe. eerie Sela Orel) (ee Cle ely) Rae eat! Lorca Download App ceo Question 2: View this Question Online > The important pass that links Kerala with Tamil Nadu is 1. Aramboli ¢ 2 Palghat = a 4, Thalghat 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Palghat Indian Geography Question 2 Detalled Solution The correct answer is Palghat © Key Points+ Palghat pass |inks Kerala with Tamil Nadu. + Palghat Gap is located between Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) and Palakkad (Kerala). + Itis located between ‘* Hills to the north and Anaimalai Hills to the south. ©; Additional Informati: + Thalghat it is located in the state of Maharashtra » Itconnects Mumbai to Nashik. + Bhor Ghat: » It isa mountain pass located in Lonavala,Maharashtra In the Western Ghats. » It connects Mumbai to Pune. Eo & ee area Roe tca! Start Complete Exam Preparation RX An ike Practice ike aca Crests ree ead Download App Question 3: View this Question Online The vertical valley lying between the lower Himachal and the Shivaliks is known as i 1. Island 2. Wharf c 3. Duns ¥% 5. None of the above ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Duns Indian Geography Question 3 Detailed SolutionThe correct answer is Duns. © keyPoints + The valleys lying between the lesser Himalayas and Shivaliksare called Duns. * Longitudinal valleyswhich are formed as a result of folding when Eurasian plate ad Indian plate collide. + These valleys are deposited with coarse alluvium which is brought down by the Himalayan rivers. Shivaliks i + These are mountain range of the outer Himalayasthat stretches from the Indus River about 2,400 km eastwards close to the Brahmaputra River, spanning across the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. + Itis 10-50 km wide with an average elevation of 1500- 2,000 m. ; Additional Information Duars + The alluvialfloodplains in eastem-northeastem India that |ie south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas and north of the Brahmaputra River basin. + This region is about 30 km wide and stretches over about 350 km from the Teesta River in West Bengal to the Dhansiri River in Assam. Terai + Lowland region in northern India and southern Nepal that lies south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas, the Sivalik Hills, and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. + This lowland belt Is characterised by tall grasslands, scrub savannah,sal forests and clay rich swamps. Pa eRe aera paren) Start Complete Exam Preparation a Pais aca) Mock Tests DUS ciereey Cres ear eta Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > Which of the following is India’s northernmost Trans-Himalayan Range? 1. Karakoram range— 2. Zanskar AO? 5. Shiwaliks Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Karakoram range Indian Geography Question 4 Detailed Solution © Key Points Oo * The Karakoramrange is a part of the greater Himalayan mountain rat id ii fed in the northernmost region of India + It is situated in the Ladakhregion and is home to some of the world’s xistan, and China. K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. * The range also serves as a natural boundary bet + The Karakoram range is known for its glacier significant source of freshwater for the IndusRiver system. eS & Additional Informati \ + ZanskarRange is located mountain range. > It is known for its rugged terrain, stunning landscapes, and ancient monasteries. + Pir PanjalRangeis a part of the Lesser Himalayan mountain range andis located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The range is known for its scenic beauty andis @ popular destination for trekking and mountaineering. + Ladakh Range is a part of the Greater Himalayan mountain range and is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The range is known for its high-altitude deserts, unique culture, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. jest peaks, including ion Territory of Ladakhand is a part of the Greater Himalayan,ee ee ec SSE Ta ery ee LiCl) reer fared Mia COS Creo Coreen Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Exons) Which States of India have a common border with Myanmar? 1. Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura 2. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram Erect Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram 4. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura 5. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram Indian Geography Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is ArunachalPradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram © Key Points Indian States bordering Myanmar + Myanmarshares a long land border of over 1600 Km with India as well as a maritime boundary in ‘the Bay of Bengal. + Four North-Eastern States viz. ArunachalPradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share internationalboundaries with Myanmar.* Both countries share a heritage of religious, linguistic, and ethnic ties. Myanmarhas a substential population of Indian origin (est. 1.5- 2 million) + Myanmaris our gateway to South East Asia and ASEAN with which we are seeking greater economic integration through India's ‘Look East and ‘Act East Policy, MC jective Questions rad eee ec rn Start Complete Exam Preparation SRR eco ryied rn lire een Bee Download App Question 6 View this Question Online Which state does not share its boundary with Myanmar? 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Mizoram » 3 ce 4. Sikkim‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4 : Sikkim Indian Geography Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Sikkim. © Key Points + Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan; China, and Nepal. + ArunachalPradesh, Nagaland, Manipurand Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar. ra Teeter tei Start Complete Exam Preparation Dd fered Prac DOS Ciera Cree Exerc Download App ‘Question7 View this Question Online > Which of the following crops is an example of Kharif Crops ? 1. Gram 2 CotionAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Cotton Indian Geography Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer Is Cotton. © Key Points * Cotton is a Kharif crop. It requires 6 to 8 months to mature. * Cotton is a water-thirsty crop and around 6% of the water or Irrigation in is used =O cultivation * It grows in the major parts of the country viz. Punjab, Haryana, Raja: Q.. Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtraand parts of AndhraPradesh & Karn: + The irrigated crop is sown from March-May and the rain fed 3 with the commencement of the monsoon. + KharifSeason: > Kharif crops aiso are known as monsool Or O° in the monsoon season These crops are sown atthe See rainy season Rice, maize, bajra, ra! crops. © Additional Informatio + Zaid Season: » It isa short season between Kharif and Rabi season. > Thecrops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops. > Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc. are all zaid types of crops. + Rabi Season: > These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season. © These crops also are known as winter crops. > Wheat Mustard, Peas, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops. nner . groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types ofFg ee ec Start Complete Exam Preparation TOR erecta Oras fared CCS ciee Question Bank Questions ee View this Question Online > Maad A... in which part of Uttar pradesh? 1. Northem Uttar Pradesh 2. Southem Uttar Pradesh 3. Eastern Uttar Pradesh 4. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) rf Option 2: Southern Uttar Pradesh Indian Geography Question 8 Detailed Solution Maad soil is usually founc in the Southern part of Uttar Pradesh. * Maad soil contains silica(60%), Iron(15%),aluminum(25%). + In this type of soil, agriculture is difficult, + The Southern Plateau was made up in the Pre-Cambrian period also known as Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions.Fg ee ec Start Complete Exam Preparation Cea ens reer fed f mc aes CCS ciee ores eicus D> Download App ‘Question? View this Question Online > Which of the following is known as the Diamond City of India? 1. Surat 2. Panna 3. Mumbai 4. Jaipur Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Surat Indian Geography Question 9 Detailed Solution The Correct Answer is Surat. © Key Points * Suratis famous for its diamond cutting and polishing and is known as the Diamond City of India. + 90% of alldiamond cutting and polishing on the planet takes place in Surat. » Important Points + Suratis a port city situated on the banks of the Tapi river. ©; Additional Information Name of |Nicknames of the Cities Cities|1. Silicon Valley of India (2. Space ity Bengaluru 8 (Kamataka) Science ity of india \4. arden, ity of India Pochampalle. (1. Detroit of Asia 2. Automobile (Capital of India 8. Gate Way Of ‘South India Chennai (Tamil /4. India's health Nadu) capital ‘5. Electronic Manufacturing Hub in India ‘6. Banking Capital of India janchester of Nadu) South india eo [Tea City of India Hyderabad vy of pearls (Telangana) Jaipur Pink City (Rajasthan)a City of India i (Jharkha Kolkata (West Bengal) Kollam (Kerala) (City of Joy Kolhapur (Maharashtra) (Cashew Capital of he Worid Kochi (Kerala) (Queen of Arabian Sea Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [The Gateway lof Rayalaseems Lucknow ar Pradesh) icity of Nawab Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 1. City of Festivals 2. Temple city 8. Athens of the East 1. Cradle OF Indian Banking 2. Gateway Of Karnataka 3. Rome Of The East apital of South et Petrochemical ci (Karnatal dia '5. Ice cream capital of India 6. Jewel of the West Coast i7. City of cuisines city of WrestlersMumbai (Maharashtra) MussoorieQueen of the (Mountains ne (Uttarakhand) |The Land (Muggitfarpat Leechi Nagpur 1. Orange City (Maharastitrajger Capital Akola [The Cotton City ) (Maharashtra) Patiala (Punjab) Royal Cy Panipat. (Haryana) ‘city of Weavers i bs of the East (Puduc )) Pune 11, Oxford of the East (Maharastirajueen of [Deccan Siliguri Bengal) (Gateway to the Dooars 4. City of ‘Seven Islands 2 Gateway ‘of india 3. ‘Haffyindied 4. Maitgnum[Diamond city City of Blood 11. Oxford city of south India ee 2. Halwa city of Nadu) India 8. City of paddy fields Thofftnkdéarl City Nadu) Udaipur |1. White City (Ralesthat City of Lakes Evergreen City of Tr dia 11. Banyan City 2. Cultural Capital Gujarat/ anskari Nagari Vadodara (Gujarat) 3. Power Equipment Manufacturing Hub of India '4, Pensioners’ City eee ae pari) Start Complete Exam Preparation PaO Practice SO aca lac Veco Question Bank & Quizzes Download AppQuestion 10 View this Question Online > The Zoji La Pass is in which mountain range? ow 1. ZanskarRange Nis 2. LadakhRange 0° 3. East Kar or Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: ZanskarRange Indian Geography Question 10 Detailed Solution The correct answer is the ZanskarRange. © Key Point: Zoji La Pass: o + Its in the Zaskarrange in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. + The road route from Srinagar to Leh goes through this pass. + It was formed by the Indus river. Shortcut Trick Oo e Noe Himalayan Ranges from north to south- + TRICK: Kal JanaPadega Desh Se. + K=Karakoram J=ZaskarD = ori iwalik Main Passes tricks- + Sikkim » Nathuram Sikkim Jai) Gaya- Nathula, and Jelep La Pass * Himachal Pradesh » Rohit barah bje ship lene gaya | Rohtang Pass, Barah Pass, Shipkila Pass * ArunachalPradesh © Dipu ne likha pyara patra ‘@ Dipu La, Likhapaniand Pangsanpass https'//www.dangerousroads org/ asia/india/111-zoji4a-pass-india htm!2 ee ec Start Complete Exam Preparation cae Pil hes Peter Crear Download App peers) Question 11 Stisailam Hydroelectric Power Plant is built on which river? 1. TungabhadraRiver 2. 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Godavari River D eo Solution Below) Option 3: Krishna River Indian Geography Question 11 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Krishna River. © Key Points Re ane ost View this Question Ontine + The Srisailam Dam is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. * Srisailamhydroelectricpower project is constructed across the Krishna River. + The Srisailam project is the 12th largest capacity hydroelectric project in the country, * The 512 m long and 145 m high dam was constructed in a deep gorge. + The left bank hydroelectric power station generates 6 X 150 MW of power and the right bank generates 7 X 110 MW of power. + Srisailam dam forms the reservoir with a gross storage of 215 TMC ft. + The Srisailam hydroelectric power station is the third4argestconstruction project in India. »® Important Points+ The Koyna Hydroelectric Project Is the largest completed hydroelectric plant in India, + Its power capacity is 1920 megawatts. + The first hydroelectric power station was the Shivanasamudrahydroelectric power station. + Tehri Hydro Power Plant is the tallest hydropower project in the country, and Terry Dams also the tallest hydropower plant in India, + The Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Plant is the largest undef@found hydroelectric project in the country. &: Additional Information Hydroelectric Pow: Plant Rivet = Bhakra Nangal sutle | Hil H Hydroslectric Power | full ERIC: Plant | = Tehri Hydro Electric Pe lant Hirakud Hydro Electric Power plant __Mahanati O'S" NagarjunasagarHyco- Krishna | | River | Bh aaa saae /d10 a Electric Power plant _Nariverda Sularet ~ Koyna Hydroelectric Koyna Power plant River_|Maharashtta Balimela Hydro Electtic , Pawe nant Silery | Odisha eee enc Start Complete Exam Preparation ran Pec Poh prorat er rele Cresta Download App Question 12 View this Question Online > River Sutlej enters India through which pass? 1. 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Shipkila co © Answer (Detailed Soluti Option 4: = —— ‘Question 12 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Shipki la. © Key Points * ShipkiLais a mountain pass and border post on the IndiaTibet border. + The river Sutlej enters India through this pass. » It is located in the Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh India, and Tibet. + This passis India’s third border post for trade with Tibet after Nathu Lain Sikkim, and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand » Important Points + One of the world's most dangerous mountain roads. + Zoji Laisa high mountain pass atan elevation of 3,528m (11,575ft) above sea level, Zoi _[Ocated in the Karall district of te Ladakh, India The pass links Amid Leh in the Western Himalayan Mountain Ranges and Srinagar and provides an important linkbetween Ladakn and Kasnmif, + It is amountain pass in the Eastem Himalayasin Sikkim, + This mountainous pass is one of the oldest trading border posts connecting Tibet and ‘Nathula India, The silk route, an ancient trade route used to pass through here. + Its elevation is 4,310 m. + Lipulekh Pass is a tri-junction between India, Nepal, and China situated atop the Kalapani Valley in Uttarakhand, Lipulekb its elevation is 5,200 m. 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Inner core Answer (Detailed SdlutionBelow) Option uter core ‘View this Question Online >AS an Geography Question 13 Detalled Solution The correct answer is outer core, » Important Points + The interior of the earth is divided into three parts namely Crust, Mantle, and Core. + The core is the innermost layer of the earth. + The radius of the innermost layer(core) is about 3500 km. + The core Is made up of material constituted by nickel and iron. + The temperature and pressure of the central core ate very high © Key Points + The core Is further subdivided into two layers called the outer core and inner core. + The outer core of the earth is in a liquid state. + The inner core isin solid-state + The outer core is responsible for the earth'smagnetic field. & Additional Information + The crustis the outermost of the earth. ° It is brittle in nature. o it the thinnest layer of Earth » The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas. * The mantle is the second layer in the interior of the earth. * The mantie extends from Moho's discontinuity to a depth of 2.900 km. 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Arunachal Pradesh 4, Nagaland | “ Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Sikkim Indian Geography Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Sikkim. * Pakyong Alrportis in the state of Sikkim. + It Is the only airport in the state of Sikkim and the first greenfield airport in North-East India.© Key Points Airport Pakyong Airport Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Assam Pasighat airport Arunachal Pradesh Dimapur Airport Nagaland